Author: Michele M. Leppard
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The Handshake Contract
Have you ever heard, ‘back in the day we made deals on a handshake’? I imagine that those were the good ole’ days when people did business on trust. Could you imagine today, closing a deal on a handshake? Absurd, right? Well, it doesn’t have to be. When you genuinely care more about your client,…
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An Understanding Heart
Today let’s focus on what it means to have an understanding heart. In today’s world, especially during the impeachment trial and civil unrest between two parties, we all need to stop for a moment and focus on understanding. Every morning, I turn to the bible for not only inspiration but guidance. Today I turned to…
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It Feels Too Good to Be True!
Before you say this is too religious for me, please read on. This article is not meant to be religious but rather inspirational. Do you know that each one of us is a unique creation of God? We are his children, and he is here for us, every day 24/7. Do you remember when you…
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The Natural Body Armor of Vitamin D
Our daily vitamin intake is a big part of the mind-body connection. I am a big advocate of Vitamin D, primarily D3, and especially during this time of year. The lack of fresh air, outdoor sunlight, and longer days of darkness, all lead to our sluggish feeling and winter blues. Our bodies produce vitamin D…
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Never Filter Kindness
It is so important to remember that we should never filter kindness. For over 20 years, I have worked in many various sales roles. The one thing that I always found perplexing was when calling a potential client, and the receptionist answering the call would treat me like a subclass human. Here is an example,…
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Judging is Not Our Job
How many times have you talked about people negatively? He’s a bad guy, she’s so pretentious, he’s a narcissist, he’s the worst coach ever, and she’s a bully, etc. These are just a few negative comments that I am sure many of you have said or heard over the years. But aren’t we all human?…
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2020: Tips to Live a Holistic Lifestyle
How many of you are starting the new year off intending to live healthily? Every year, I set the “healthy” goal for myself but never complete the task. I always quit because it’s just too hard! But NOT this year. I will face the challenge head-on. Professionals say, if you can make it through the…
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My Story: Body, Mind and Soul in Balance
Many people today are struggling with depression, anxiety, fatigue, brain fog, stress, and a host of other illnesses caused when our body, mind, and spirit are not aligned. There is no other creature on earth like that of the human.
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Quiet the Mind
When you focus on quieting your mind, you will bring balance to your life. Mindfulness meditation or prayer will work wonders for your everyday life. But what is it? Mindfulness meditation is when you live in the present. It is the act of quieting your thoughts. Do not focus on the past, nor the future…
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The Secret to Never Giving Up
How many times have you tried something, only to give up because it was too difficult? Today, many of us are thinking of our New Year’s Resolutions for 2020. We set goals for ourselves that are achievable, yet many of us quit because we are either lazy, have little faith in ourselves, or just lost…
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Day 23: The Gift of Compassion
Today, let’s focus on compassion. What is compassion? According to The Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley – Compassion is “suffering together”. But why would suffering together be a gift?
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Day 21 and 22: The Gifts of Books and Hugs
Everyone loves a good book. Today, give someone a great book to read with a personalized note in it. Leave it in their mailbox or if it’s a family member, leave it in their room or under their pillow
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Days 20: The Gift of Patience
30 Days of Christmas Giving They say patience is a virtue for a reason. Patience may be one of the hardest gifts to give, but when you have it… give it! What is patience? It is the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset (Google Dictionary). Quite often,…
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